Huntington Bay, N.Y– October 1, 2009- After attending a training seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana, Sergeant Emil Guirgis and Officer Jeffrey Schondebare of the Huntington Bay Police Department were called into action on a United Airlines flight to New York.

An announcement was made by a flight attendant who stated that there was a medical emergency on board and requested the assistance from any medically qualified passengers on the flight. Sergeant Guirgis and Officer Schondebare immediately volunteered to assist a passenger who appeared to be having a seizure. After the landing, the Officers continued first aid treatment until Rescue personnel arrived to transport the victim to a local hospital.

“The incident on the United Airlines flight demonstrates how well trained the Huntington Bay Police Department is and how willing they are to take action in a serious life threatening incident.”, said Mayor Herb Morrow.

Both Officers were commended for their actions by the victim’s family as well as the Captain of the plane and his crew.

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For additional information contact Kristen Gerken at (631) 427-2843